Who is Weary Willie?

“In the midst of the Great Depression, a failed cartoonist becomes the most famous clown in the world.”

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2021

15m

WarDocumentary

"Who is Weary Willie?" explores the life of the once-famous circus character Weary Willie and his story tied to controversy and confusion over identity between his creator, Emmett Kelly Sr., and his son, Emmett Kelly Jr.

Key Crew

Director

Constanza Hevia

Producers

Daniel L. Bernardi

Writers

Constanza Hevia

Daniel L. Bernardi

Cinematography

Andrés Gallegos

Cast (3)

Dominique Jando

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Cinematography

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